Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Forest City CSD - Forest City, IA 50436
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma or GED
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00
Travel Percentage: No Travel required
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWhat you will do?
As the Youth Counselor you will be responsible for assisting in the engagement and development of children in a school based environment on a full-time basis. The position will focus on the development of youth activities and creating positive role-modeling for youth in areas of problem-solving and social skill development in a classroom setting. When school is not in session, this position has the flexibility to work in the residential program with similar responsibilities to maintain full-time hours throughout the year.  Specific responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the supervision and encouragement of participants following program standards.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of program activities including program schedules and curriculum.
- Recognizing & effectively responding to opportunities for problem-solving with clients.
- Developing positive & engaging opportunities between students & staff.
- Providing frequent age- and skill-appropriate opportunities for the group so that each individual experiences success during out of school time programming.
- Carrying out established roles in enforcing out of school time program safety regulations.
- Preparing for and actively participate in staff training, meetings, and supervisory conferences.
- Setting a good example for students and others, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing clean-up, sportsmanship, and table manners.
- Encouraging and demonstrating respect for personal property, equipment, & facilities.
- Creating and maintaining community partners including fellow organizations, and schools.
- Maintaining good communication with families and community partners.
- Providing positive group supervision of programs with attention to all of the following: program, health, happiness, discipline, cleanliness, safety, routine duties, character, & skill.

Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need:
You need to be at least 21 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree in a social services or education is desired. Prior experience in working with children is preferred but, not required.